Bills · HR 2707
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2707Armed Forces and National Security
Protecting American Families and Servicemembers from Anthrax Act
INTRO APR 8· LAST ACTION APR 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to strengthen the country's preparedness against a serious biological threat like anthrax. In a world where bioterrorism remains a concern, having a clear, modern strategy and sufficient stockpiles of treatments is crucial for national security and public health.
If this bill becomes law, it would compel the government to proactively update its defense plans, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and that the public and military are better protected. Without this bill, the current strategy might not be as coordinated or up-to-date, potentially leaving gaps in the nation's ability to respond effectively to an anthrax emergency.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Defense to develop a modernized 10-year strategy for sustained stockpiling of anthrax countermeasures.
This establishes a long-term plan to ensure the nation maintains adequate defenses against anthrax.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the replenishment of anthrax countermeasures in both the Strategic National Stockpile and Department of Defense stockpiles, covering civilians, servicemembers, and their dependents.
This ensures that both the general public and military communities are protected with necessary treatments.
PROVISION 03
Requires the strategy to include cooperation with, and sustainability of, manufacturers of anthrax countermeasures.
This aims to secure a reliable supply chain for these critical medical products.
PROVISION 04
Directs the Secretaries to submit an initial report to Congress on the anthrax threat and the new strategy, followed by annual updates.
This provides congressional oversight and ensures ongoing evaluation and transparency of the nation's anthrax defense readiness.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 19
D· North Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
30
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 52%
DEM 5 REP 14 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 8
Introduced in House
APR 8
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2707
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 8, 2025
Last actionApr 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 8, 2025
House BillHR 2707Armed Forces and National Security
Protecting American Families and Servicemembers from Anthrax Act
INTRODUCED APR 8, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 8, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
19
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
